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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549.96, 825.04 and 276

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549.96, 825.04 and 276 is: 414.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549.96 : 825.04 = 276 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549.96/825.04 = 276/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549.96x = 825.04 × 276
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549.96x = 227,711.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,711.04/549.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.05

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